Certified Medical Assistant

Job Type


Full-time, Part-time

Description

Job description

California Premier Pain Clinics is looking for a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant to join our medical office. Must be willing to work weekends.

• Candidates should have exceptional people and communication skills, be highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures including surgery procedures and practices
• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards including, but not limited to confidentiality
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Knowledge of interrelationship of surgery department with laboratory and radiology
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information
• Skill in operating a computer, photocopy machine, fax and other office equipment
• Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, coworkers and the publicResponsibilities
• This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management
• May perform selected nursing and administrative duties, such as referrals and authorizations
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take patient vital signs
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals
• Screen telephone calls for referral to physician or provider
• Relay provider communications to patients by phone or mail
• Provide general information on departmental policies and
• In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Benefits
• We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and paid time off.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED equivalent required.

Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.

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